Copying Live Data to the Play System

Copying Live Data to the Play System

If you want to test changes or try out new processes in RedAnt without affecting your live data, you can create a copy of your live database in the Play System. This provides a snapshot of your live data that can be used safely for testing and training purposes.

Before You Start

Ensure that a Backup Folder has been configured:

  1. Navigate to Maintenance > Setup > Defaults > Application.
  2. Verify that the Backup Folder field is populated with a valid location.

Copy Live Data to the Play System

  1. Log in to your live RedAnt system.

  2. From the Main Menu, navigate to:

    Maintenance > System > Copy Data to Play System

  3. Start the copy process and wait for it to complete.

Accessing the Play System

Once the copy process has finished:

  1. Log out of RedAnt.
  2. Return to the login screen.
  3. Use the Company drop-down list to select the Play System.
  4. Log in as normal.

You can now work with a copy of your live data in the Play System without affecting your live environment.